As local emergency agencies and well-wishers gather along State Road 240 late Thursday morning, the body of the Spc. Michael Hook is escorted into Greencastle by Patriot Guard Riders as well as officers from the Greencastle Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police. A gunner for the U.S. Army Cavalry Scouts at the time of his passing, the Putnam County native died at his home in Harker Heights, Texas, on Friday, June 18. Hook had been stationed near the Russian border. Funeral services for Michael Shawn Hook are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN